In today’s fast-paced world, one who masters the art of etiquette masters his world. Recently, I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with two esteemed educators from a masterclass dedicated to mastering these essential social skills. With a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching, the duo shed light on the nuances of etiquette, revealing that this extends far beyond dining and professional communication; it is about embodying e
In an era where the average professional spends over six hours daily in their web browser, the right tools can make all the difference between productivity and digital chaos. Three Chrome extensions are emerging as game-changers in the workplace, offering solutions that transform the humble browser into a powerhouse of efficiency.
There are two major places on the island of Sri Lanka to find the ass, Kalpitiya and Mannar. Ass is both a singular and plural name for the donkey. The origins of Sri Lankan ass are said to be Africanus Asinus, wild ass from Namibia and Ethiopia. Arabian and Dutch traders brought them as pack ass and were used to move salt packs in Kalpitiya and move other goods at ports. I count seventy trips to the area in twenty-two years, so I’ve seen quite a
This year The Sri Lanka Design Festival takes place at the newly built Cinnamon Life complex which has changed the Colombo architectural landscape with its sprawling structure. Conceptualised by Cecil Balmond his vision was executed by Balmond Studios which set up an office in Colombo. In this interview, his son, James Balmond speaks about how the Cinnamon Life took shape and the science and hard work that went into creating this magical masterpi
How do you typically eat at a restaurant? You sit down, check the menu, you order, the food is cooked and brought to your table and you gobble it down. Sounds a bit boring, don’t you think? How about you sit down, order and you get to cook your meals, grill meat and watch a chef put on a culinary show right in front of you? Sounds entertaining right?That’s exactly what you can experience with Korean BBQ, Chinese hot pot and Japanese teppanyaki.
It’s been two years since we spoke to home baker Sharone De Lambert of Sharon’s Cakes, and a lot has changed. Known for her elegant, custom-made birthday and wedding cakes, Sharone has expanded on her creative journey, opening a cosy new cupcake shop in Negombo – Cupcakes by Sharon.
On the Buzz, I have Rajeev Colton (Wickramaratne) who was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but moved to Kandy, where he discovered his first love: movies—thanks to Jurassic Park at age six. From dabbling in theatre as a kid to making award-winning short films in college, Rajeev’s passion only grew.
Rescue Animals Sri Lanka is gearing themselves for the ‘Bazaar of the Season’ - The Santapaws Xmas Bazaar which will be graced by HE Julie Chung as the Chief Guest, will take place on 1st December at the Atrium Lobby of the Cinnamon Grand from 10 am onwards, with over 47 stalls selling everything you could possibly want for Christmas and the coming New Year !
The much vaunted Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka is days away and this year too leading hair salon Kess will collaborate with the designers to create cutting edge hair and beauty looks to grace the runway. Vasantha de Silva the founder of Kess and his partner Prabath Gamage reveal the preparation and inspiration that goes on to deliver a stellar performance behind the scenes during the show.
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From backstage interviews to fashion on the runway Life Online brings you vignettes from Colombo Fashion Week 2024